Some people use the boxes at Trader Joe’s to stock up on wine, I use it to stock up on soup. The Autumnal Harvest Soup is amazing and my current go-to for all meals. It’s perfect in every way – packed with vegetables, delicious, affordable ($3.99 a bottle) and is ready to serve in minutes! … More Fall Essential: Autumnal Harvest Soup
We took the boys on a field trip to Blake Farms for LittleGuide and it was the perfect morning outing. The skies were clear and sun was out – not typical these days. It was busy at Blake but not nearly as busy as the weekend so we were able to pick berries, bounce around … More Summer Days & Strawberry Salad Recipe
It’s been awhile for one of these but if you need a good meal, some energy and some laughs these are for you. I stay up late working and like having something on in the background. When Law & Order isn’t on I turn to Netflix, since I need to focus I like comedy because … More Fast Four
Martha Stewart’s Instagram account is amazing and ALWAYS makes me hungry. I’m constantly saving her posts to make a meal later. This breakfast casserole is a recent example and a big hit at Easter. I find breakfast food much less stressful to make than anything else and often host brunch when we have company so … More A Brunch Must
Do you follow Martha Stewart on Instagram? It will definitely make you hungry. I’m constantly taking screenshots of recipes to try later. This Pull-Apart Bread was my most recent attempt and it turned out far better than I imagined. I don’t make bread and I’m always intimidated by any recipe that includes yeast but since … More Easy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread & 5 Pasta Recipes to Make With It
Nothing says budget quite like Ramen but in addition to being affordable this make-shift recipe is delicious, includes protein and even vegetables (which is needed in our house). The meat portion is based on Damn Delicious’ Korean Beef Bowl but I changed it up a little. Since most of these ingredients are staples of our … More Korean Beef Casserole
It’s hard to believe Christmas is only days away! Where does the year go? Here a few things I’m enjoying/admiring these days. Maroon 5 is hands down my favorite band and while my attention is inevitably focused on Adam Levine, I heard PJ Morton had a Christmas album on NPR and will be playing it … More Fast Four
I am always reluctant to try slow-cooker recipes. Too many early failures have made me very leery of getting soggy foods. BUT since I am short on time and ideas these days, I decided to try a Swedish meatball recipe and it was a big win! I altered the original slightly and it made a … More Slow-Cooker Swedish Meatballs
I’ve got a few shows I’m trying to watch this fall and a new addition is Single Parents. I love Leighton Meester from her Gossip Girl days (Chuck & Blair were a ‘table number’ at our wedding reception) and am thrilled that the show is genuinely great. The cast fits together perfectly and the show … More Fast Four
Our neighbors had their first baby last week and I decided to bring them a meal as a welcome treat. The country is so divided and depressing, I wanted to make an effort to put some unity vibes in the universe. I hope that maybe if we all make efforts in small ways we can … More An Easy Meal For A New Mom
